Patents by Inventor Michele Grimaldi

Michele Grimaldi has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11608143
    Abstract: A movable platform assembly for a boat includes a support structure configured to be connected to the boat, a platform, and a horizontal translation system connecting the platform to the support structure, the horizontal translation system having a pair of main arms rotatable about respective vertical rotation axes, and a pair of main sliders sliding in a transverse direction along a main guide integral with the platform. Each main arm has a proximal end hinged to the support structure and a distal end hinged to a respective main slider. The platform is translatable between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: OPACMARE S.R.L.
    Inventor: Michele Grimaldi
  • Publication number: 20220185433
    Abstract: A gangway has a proximal gangway element, a distal gangway element, a distal stanchion hinged to the distal gangway element, and a distal stanchion control mechanism for converting sliding movement of the distal gangway element into rotational movement of the distal stanchion. The distal stanchion control mechanism has a spring associated with the distal stanchion and configured to bias the distal stanchion towards a raised terminal position, a return bracket slidably mounted to the distal gangway element, and a cam member rotationally integral with the distal stanchion and configured to engage the return bracket. With the distal gangway element in the retracted terminal position, the return bracket abuts against a distal end of the proximal gangway element and is located in a distal terminal position relative to the distal gangway element. Raising of the distal stanchion is caused by movement of the distal gangway element relative to the return bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventor: Michele GRIMALDI
  • Publication number: 20210316823
    Abstract: A movable platform assembly for a boat includes a support structure configured to be connected to the boat, a platform, and a horizontal translation system connecting the platform to the support structure, the horizontal translation system having a pair of main arms rotatable about respective vertical rotation axes, and a pair of main sliders sliding in a transverse direction along a main guide integral with the platform. Each main arm has a proximal end hinged to the support structure and a distal end hinged to a respective main slider. The platform is translatable between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventor: Michele GRIMALDI
  • Publication number: 20200148310
    Abstract: A movable platform assembly for a boat comprises a base structure adapted to be fixed to the boat, a platform, an articulated system that connects the platform to the base structure, wherein the platform is movable between a raised position which is horizontally adjacent to the base structure, and a lowered position which is horizontally away from the base structure, and a pull-out step ladder comprising an articulated parallelogram structure to which a plurality of steps is hinged, the articulated parallelogram structure being connected to the platform and having an end adapted to be fixed to the boat. In the raised position of the platform the pull-out step ladder is arranged under the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Michele Grimaldi
  • Patent number: 9957016
    Abstract: A foldaway balcony that includes a vertical support, a platform structure tiltably mounted to the vertical support and a barrier structure mounted on the platform structure. The platform structure includes a support structure and a floor structure which are tiltable separately from one another relative to the vertical support. The barrier structure includes barrier elements, hinged at the edge of the platform structure, and tiltable between a stowed position in which they lie inside the support structure, and a deployed position, in which they stand up relative to the support structure. A barrier element, connected to a distal side of the edge of the platform structure includes a first and a second pair of stanchions hinged to the distal side, a first and a second rod which interconnect the upper ends of the stanchions, and a handrail with parallel guides, in which are housed the first and the second rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: OPACMARE S.r.l.
    Inventor: Michele Grimaldi
  • Publication number: 20170137090
    Abstract: A foldaway balcony that includes a vertical support, a platform structure tiltably mounted to the vertical support and a barrier structure mounted on the platform structure. The platform structure includes a support structure and a floor structure which are tiltable separately from one another relative to the vertical support. The barrier structure includes barrier elements, hinged at the edge of the platform structure, and tiltable between a stowed position in which they lie inside the support structure, and a deployed position, in which they stand up relative to the support structure. A barrier element, connected to a distal side of the edge of the platform structure includes a first and a second pair of stanchions hinged to the distal side, a first and a second rod which interconnect the upper ends of the stanchions, and a handrail with parallel guides, in which are housed the first and the second rods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventor: Michele GRIMALDI
  • Patent number: 8646400
    Abstract: A movable platform assembly comprises a base portion, able to be fixed to a support structure, and at least one pivotable arm hinged at one end with the base portion, about a first hinging axis, and at the other end with a loading platform, about a second hinging axis, the pivotable arm being able to be rotated by means of actuating devices, which are designed to allow the platform to maintain a constant inclination with respect to the base portion during rotation of the pivotable arm. The actuating devices comprise a first and a second rotary actuator mounted on the first and second hinging axis, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Opacmare S.p.A
    Inventor: Michele Grimaldi
  • Patent number: 8365472
    Abstract: A foldaway balcony comprises a platform structure tiltably mounted on a wall and a rail structure mounted to the platform structure. The platform structure comprises a box-like support structure and a planar floor structure which are tiltable relative to the wall separately from each other. The rail structure comprises a plurality of rail elements, which are hinged at the edge of the support structure of the platform structure, and are tiltable between a stored position, in which they lay within the support structure, and a deployed position, in which they stand relative to the support structure. When the platform structure moves from the closed position to the open position, first the support structure is tilted, then the rail elements move from the stored position to the deployed position, and finally the floor structure is tilted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Opacmare S.p.A.
    Inventor: Michele Grimaldi
  • Patent number: 8191314
    Abstract: A door including a main frame, a wing and a sealing apparatus which is interposed between main frame and wing when the door is in the closed condition. The sealing apparatus including a gasket extending along the main frame and a movable sealing member supported by the main frame, and exerting a compressive force on the gasket against the wing when the door is in the closed condition. An operating device moves the movable sealing member between an activated position, in which the movable member exerts the compressive force on the gasket, and a disabled condition, in which the movable member removes the compressive force from the gasket. The movable sealing member comprises a sealing counter-frame which extends along the whole perimeter of the main frame and is movable with respect to the wing when the door is in the closed condition, in a direction perpendicular to the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Opacmare S.p.A.
    Inventor: Michele Grimaldi
  • Publication number: 20110138700
    Abstract: A foldaway balcony comprises a platform structure tiltably mounted on a wall and a rail structure mounted to the platform structure. The platform structure comprises a box-like support structure and a planar floor structure which are tiltable relative to the wall separately from each other. The rail structure comprises a plurality of rail elements, which are hinged at the edge of the support structure of the platform structure, and are tiltable between a stored position, in which they lay within the support structure, and a deployed position, in which they stand relative to the support structure. When the platform structure moves from the closed position to the open position, first the support structure is tilted, then the rail elements move from the stored position to the deployed position, and finally the floor structure is tilted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: OPACMARE SPA
    Inventor: Michele GRIMALDI
  • Publication number: 20100288179
    Abstract: A movable platform assembly (1) comprises a base portion (2), able to be fixed to a support structure, and at least one pivotable arm (32a, 32b) hinged at one end with the base portion (2), about a first hinging axis (x1), and at the other end with a loading platform (3), about a second hinging axis (x2), the pivotable arm (32a, 32b) being able to be rotated by means of actuating devices (50, 60, U1, U2, S1, S2, S3), which are designed to allow the platform (3) to maintain a constant inclination with respect to the base portion (2) during rotation of the pivotable arm (32a, 32b). The actuating devices comprise a first and a second rotary actuator mounted on the first and second hinging axis, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: OPACMARE S.p.A.
    Inventor: Michele Grimaldi
  • Publication number: 20090050045
    Abstract: A manual gangway (1) for a boat (S) comprises a proximal gangway element (2) and a distal gangway element (3) which define a passage surface (P) for the transit of persons. The proximal gangway element (2) is provided at a proximal end (4b) with a connection device (22, 24) which allows the gangway to be removably assembled to the boat. The gangway elements each comprise a support element (4, 5), consisting of a profile of box-like section, and a respective panel (6, 7) above it forming said passage surface. Each support element and respective panel are assembled in such a way that the support element is located along the centre line of the respective panel, when seen in plan view. The support element (7) of the distal gangway element (3) can slide inside the support element (6) of the proximal gangway element (4) in such a way as to give rise to a telescopic-extension configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: OPACMARE S.p.A.
    Inventor: Michele Grimaldi
  • Publication number: 20080295413
    Abstract: A door or window (1) comprises a main frame (10) and at least one wing (101) fitted movably to the main frame, in such a way that the door or window can assume an open condition and a closed condition, and sealing means (200), positioned in such a way that they are interposed between main frame and wing when the door or window is in the closed condition. The sealing means comprise at least one gasket (303, 307) extending along at least part of the perimeter of the main frame and a movable sealing member (230, 250) supported movably by one of the said main frame and wing, and capable of exerting a compressive force on the gasket against the other of the said main frame and wing when the door or window is in the closed condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2006
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Inventor: Michele Grimaldi
  • Patent number: 7121226
    Abstract: A movable platform unit (1) for a boat (B), in particular for launching or hauling out a tender or the like, includes a base portion (2) secured to the boat (B) and at least one swing arm (32a, 32b), pivoted at one end onto the base portion (2) and at the other to a load platform (3). The swing arm (32a, 32b) can be rotated by a first drive member (57) secured thereto and rotatable about the axis (x) about which the swing arm (32a, 32b) is pivoted on the base portion (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Opacmare S.p.A.
    Inventor: Michele Grimaldi
  • Publication number: 20060075952
    Abstract: A movable platform unit (1) for a boat (B), in particular for launching or hauling out a tender or the like, includes a base portion (2) secured to the boat (B) and at least one swing arm (32a, 32b), pivoted at one end onto the base portion (2) and at the other to a load platform (3). The swing arm (32a, 32b) can be rotated by a first drive member (57) secured thereto and rotatable about the axis (x) about which the swing arm (32a, 32b) is pivoted on the base portion (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2002
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Michele Grimaldi
  • Patent number: D651028
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Inventor: Michele Grimaldi
  • Patent number: D656343
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Sandrine Thibaud
    Inventor: Michele Grimaldi
  • Patent number: D656344
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Sandrine Thibaud
    Inventor: Michele Grimaldi
  • Patent number: D656345
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Sandrine Thibaud
    Inventor: Michele Grimaldi
  • Patent number: D657164
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: Michele Grimaldi